The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-02-18

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Ruusglstsc Remarks ~ the rAfs and Char-
setsr ~ General Logan On the Floor -
tks UnltsN states aensts - The proud
Heritage II : Good Name Len sor others
- Emulate
WAsuIxGroN, reb. o-The galleries Of the
senate chamber we're densely crowded with
spectators ~ the opening % proceedings this
morning, the occasion being the delivery or
culogics upon the late senator Logan. for
which TO- day had been assigned. Mrs. Logan.
with her son ana daughter and friends occupied
seats IN the private gallery.
The Chaplain IN his prayer paid graceful
tribute 20 the deceased.
Mr. cullom offered resolution ns soon a. the
journal was read that a. an additional mark Of
respect 70 the memory OF the late Senator Lo-
gan. business BE- now suspended IN order that
the friends and associates Of the deceased may
pay hitting tribute 70 his public and private
services.
Mr.. Cullom then addressed the Senate. and
said that to-day thcy had met % lay the tribute
OF their love on the tomb o. Logan. hu' yes
tcrday, II seemed Logan had stood among them
In the full flush Of manhood giant IN strength
and endurance with will Of iron and . con
stitution rs tough a. the sturdy oak.
AFTER sketching the principal events In Mr.
I.ogan's life. Mr.. Culiom spoke Of his probity
and poverty, and said that IN the last Presi-
dental campaign. no ghost OF dishonor In his
past life had arisen and stood In his path
The eulogy closed with quotation ending -
follows:
''Rest, soldier. statesman, rest,
Thy troubled life Is Ger"
Mr.. Morgan spoke OF the deceased A. bold.
pronounced. dignifed. earnest nrm, generous
| and true man.
| Mr.. Edmunds referred TO the dead Senator Is
| having had, among his characteristics. the
AngloSa persistence in upholding an opin-
| ion once formed that had made our British an
| cestors and the American people the strongest
| forces for civilization OF which there was any
| account in the history Of the world.
| Mr.. Hampton said that as q Democrat and
| Confederate soldier he was called upon 70
| speak OF Logan as . Republican and a No rhen
| man. and none were more willing than he 70
| pay tribute 10 General Logan's memory, whose
| fame was Us widespread as IL was fairly
1 achieved.
1 Mr.. Allison said that General Logan had
| linked hts name imperishably with the military
| achievements that resulted in the restoration
| OF the Union. and but few had more illusirious
| career.
| Mr.. Hawley said General Logan scorned
| double dealing. cowariice and mcanncss. hut
that he had not hated anybody; that he was as
! strong In the field OF battle as In the ield OF
politics: that he had always wanted somethi az,
and wanted II very much in earnest. and had a
creed and purpose on every Imaginable sub
ject.
Mr.. Spooncr spoke OF General Logan's mag
netism and daring that he was by common con
sent the ideal soldier OF the war, that among
million brave men there was but one John A.
Logan. That he was too proud 10 claim pen
sion due him for his wounds, but that he had
an abiding faith that should he be called away
before his wife the people he had deserved 50 long
would cheerfully pay their debt Of honor 70
her.
Mr.. cockrell said that although he had dif
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him for his noble and magnanimous qualities OF
head and heart--the attributes Of the true sol
der and great man among all nations.
Nj. Frye said that the Senators had 70 DAY
brought garlands and wrcathes TO decorate the
dead soldiers grave. lie would ofer but q
single flower; Logan was an honest man. That
did not mean simply that he could not steal. II
meant that he had an honest mind and honest
purpose: he never attempted juggiery with his
mental machinery II was his straigt tor
ward methods that constituted his strength n
the Senate. In the army and with the people.
He had seen an item lately in the public press
10 the cfcct that when. in 1870. y was apparent
that Blaine could not be nominated. that Sena
tors Hale and Frye had visited General Logan
and rendered him the support o. their friends
II he would accept the nomination The story
was q myth. OF course. Senators Hale and
FRYE knew Logan too well 70 think Of br.bing
him away from his allegiance 10 Grant He
concluded by saying: May our dear Lord
give him blessed rest, q glorious immortal
ity." Faint applause, which was quickly sup
pressed
Mr.. Plumb said that General Logan's ndslity
TO friendship was almost phenomenal, his
loyalty 70 truth an: duty undoubted.
Mr.. Evarts said they had not the power q
enhance the fame OF General Logan. The busy
fingers OF the fatcs were ever weaving a. ID q
tapestry the threads which make out men''
lives and when these were exposed few would
be found OF brighter color or OF a nobler pat
tern than that Of General Logan
Mr. Sahfn said General Logan was colossus
among the giants OF American history.
IN Mr. Palmer said that II Logan had been
Frcnchman during the revolution he wonl'
have been that days Danton. and his motto
like Danton's would have been'To dare"
The proceedings having extended bcyons
the hour expected Mr.. Ransom gave way Y
Mr.. Farwell who moved the adoption Of ~
resolution. This was done. and the Senate, .
| four o'clock. adjourned.